Master of Environmental Management (MEM)

The 16-month course-based Master of Environmental Management (MEM) will give you the practical skills and experience you need to work as an environmental or natural resource manager. Through a combination of course work, a practicum and a work-integrated internship, you will gain a theoretical and practical grounding in biophysical and social sciences along with the critical tools for assessment, communication and management.

As part of your studies, you will complete an internship tailored to your specific interests allowing you to use your knowledge and skills to help solve a "real" environmental issue with internal and external partners.

The program includes 12 courses taken over four semesters.

Your career

Whether you are a recent university graduate or a working professional looking to upgrade your skills, the 16-month course-based Master of Environmental Management program at UNB will help you build the tools you need to have a successful, meaningful environmental career.

There is a growing need for professionals who can approach environmental problems from both biophysical and socioeconomic perspectives. Our Master of Environmental Management program will prepare you for a career in a variety of roles including:

• Watershed manager
• Protected areas manager
• Environmental consultant
• Climate change mitigation officer
• Environmental policy analyst
• Environmental sociologist or economist
• Environmental protection specialist

Admission requirements